2. Mission
We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy
and confident using a fun, experience-based
curriculum which creatively
integrates running.
Never turn a child away due to
financial difficulty.
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Vision
We envision a world where every girl knows
and activates her limitless potential and is free
to boldly pursue her dreams.
We empower young girls to become strong, self-confident women.
4. Girls on the Run was founded in 1996 by Molly Barker 3
6. GOTR Ontario is a charitable organization
GOTR Ontario produces audited financial statements
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GOTR Ontario is governed by a Board of Directors
7. ¾ ¾ million
girls have
participated in
the program as of
2013
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Vision
We envision a world where every girl knows
and activates her limitless potential and is free
to boldly pursue her dreams.
138,000 girls served across 212 communities
Through dedicated leadership of 67,000 volunteers in 2013
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Our growth built on⁄
Trust Relationships Community
10. York Region Toronto Halton/Peel Durham Ottawa
Kitchener/Waterloo Simcoe County British Columbia
Areas We Service 9
11. 10 Weeks
10 Girls on the Run is an experiential learning program with a
focus on the whole person approach.
12. 20 different lessons strong provide a tool kit for girls
to remain during adolescence
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Curriculum
Girls on the Run - For girls in grades 3-5
Girls on Track - For girls in grades 6-8
Girls come together twice a week for 1 hour
and 15 minutes per session
Program facilitated by 2-3 trained coaches
Group size: minimum 8, maximum 20
Program offered Spring and Fall
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Curriculum
Girls on the Run
Getting To Know Each Other
Plugging Into The Girls On The Run Cord
Choosing To Be A Girl On The Run
Positive Self Talk
Fueling Our Healthy Pace
Being Emotional Is Healthy
Celebrating Gratitude
Valuing What’s Really Important
Learning About Cooperation
Standing Up To Peer Pressure
Standing Up For Myself
Gossiping Hurts Everyone
Beware Of Bullies
ItÊs Ok To Choose Our Friends
Practicing The 5k
Tuning Into A New Message
Learning About Community
Designing Our Community Impact Project
Implementing Our Community Impact Project
The Finishing Touches
Girls on Track
Getting To Know Each Other
Setting Our Life Goals
Normal Eating Versus Disordered Eating
Drugs Suck! The Life Out Of You
What Are My Values?
Positive Self-talk Is Key
Building Our Trust In The Team
Friendship And Listening
It’s All About Self-respect
Boys, Girls, And Dating
Gossip Hurts Everyone
Popularity And Cliques
The Importance Of Setting Priorities
Assertiveness And Sexual Harassment
Media Awareness And You
GOTR – 3 Curricula
GOT – 1 Curriculum
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Community
Learn about community and conduct an outreach project.
Going the Extra Distance - Voluntary school fundraiser to
support girls who otherwise would not be able to support program
16. The girls celebrate their season by walking or
running together in a 5k event at their school.
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17. „Before I started Girls on the
Run a lot of bad things were
happening to me. Now that
I'm a Girl on the Run⁄. I feel
like I'm falling out of the sky.
I can do anything⁄. nothing
bad happens any more.‰
It works… 16
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Benefits
Higher self-esteem
Improved eating attitude
Healthier self-image
A sense of empowerment
Improved body image
Self-confidence to achieve her
goals
A sense of community
Positive peer group and positive
role models for her future
20 sessions
25 hours of instruction
CPR/First Aid and Curriculum
trained instructors
Lesson handouts
GOTR t-shirt/water bottle
Local 5K at their school
Finishing medal
